MODULE: HIS 12/1/T2/20
THEME: INDEPENDENT AFRICA
TOPIC: Ideas that influenced the independent states
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this module you will be able to:
1) Identify and explain the main principles of four important philosophical ideas that gave impetus to the move towards independence in Africa.
2) Critically compare the four main ideas and evaluate them by outlining the positive and negative aspects of each.
3) Analyse a contemporary sources in terms of the influence of the four key ideas.
LEARNING INPUTS
All the input material is available on Wiki but you are encouraged to use any other source material you are able to find.
LEARNING TASKS
Select one of the following essays to write a full, properly referenced essay of 500-600 words and prepare a detailed set of outline notes for each of the other two essays. Your outlines should be about 250 words in length.
Do not “cut and paste” – use your own paraphrase of the material.
Do reference all facts and quotes; organize your information systematically in separate paragraphs; base your response very carefully on the question; express your own personal opinions and ideas with supporting arguments.
1. List, arrange in order from most serious to least serious, and describe at least five significant challenges facing the governments of newly independent African states as a result of colonialism and explain briefly why and how these would impact on the way the country would have to operate giving your reasons for placing them in the order in which you have.
2. By referring to specific examples and the views of African scholars decide whether multi-party democracy or a one-party state would be a better model for the political organization of newly independent states in Africa and support your argument by comparing the benefits and pitfalls of each model.
3. Referring to the sources at your disposal write a brief essay and analyze why many newly independent African states would have preferred some form of “African Socialism” as the basis of their economy rather than capitalism and why this did not always work as well as it was hoped it would.
ASSESSMENT
Your answers will be assessed in terms of the following criteria using a 4 point scale
(0-1= Not evident or poor; 2-Adequate but may need some development; 3-Good, meets requirements but not exceptional; 4- Superior, displays real mastery)
• Accurate use of source material
• Coherent arrangement of content and structure
• Proper referencing
• Insight into multiple viewpoints and arguments
• Support of own position
• Clear statement of a personal interpretation and opinion
• Clarity of expression.
• Careful and accurate editing and quality control (maximum 2 points only)
Total: 3 X 30 = 90
SUBMISSION
The answers should be submitted electronically as word documents using 12 point Arial and 1,5 spacing with the file name:
PH His 12 1 T2 20 Q (and question number)
To lifebridgeilc@gmail.com
Send the assignment as an attachment to an e-mail, not as the body of the mail and use the words: Mr Rich History assignment Q (and number) as subject heading.
Submission dates are as follows:
1st Outline – Tues14 April
2nd Outline – Friday 17 April
3 Full essay Wednesday 22 April
SUPPORT
You may contact Mr Rich on Whatsapp 0720452674 or
On Skype at Johan.Rich1
Or by email at the lifebridge address above with any questions, comments of ideas.